RENEWING OUR SPIRITS

Pastoral leaders need networks of collaboration and professional support now more than ever. This three-day retreat will focus on how to build strong leadership cultures that are in deep collaboration with the larger community. With the opportunity to participate in a cohort-based 9-month virtual leadership training program after the retreat. this gathering will feature workshops, lectures, and ample time for peer conversation and rest.

The in-person retreat will be June 3-5, 2025 and hosted at the Heartland Retreat Center (16965 NW 45 Hwy, Parkville, MO 64152.) Program fee is $150 (includes lodging and meals.)

Please contact the Synod if you have any questions at office@synodma.org or (913) 608-7662.

agenda (updated 04/14/25)

Tuesday, June 3

  • Arrivals (3:00pm)

  • Welcome and Introductions (4:00pm)

    • Opening Conversation and Relational Networking

  • Dinner (5:30pm)

  • Opening Worship (6:30pm)

    • Sermon by Rev. Shelli Latham

Wednesday, June 4

  • Breakfast (8:00am)

  • “Church Uncentered: Relational Tools for Uncertain Times” (9:15am)

    • Rev. Sally Wright

  • Break (10:30am)

  • "Risky Endeavors: Listening to the Spirit’s Relational Call” (11:00am)

    • Rev. Dr. Aaron Stauffer

  • Lunch (12:15pm)

  • Afternoon Break

    • Optional Bible Study with Rev. Eric Garbison (3:30pm)

  • Dinner (5:30pm)

  • Evening Worship (6:30pm)

    • Sermon by Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka

  • Evening fellowship time (8:00pm)

Thursday, June 5

  • Breakfast (8:00am)

  • "Pause, Play, and Preach" by Casey Sigmon (9:15am)

    • Workshop (9:30am)

  • Break (10:30am)

  • "Difficult Conversations" by Aileen Ball (11:00am)

    • Workshop (11:15am)

  • Lunch (12:15pm)

  • Departures after lunch